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LSU Vet Med @lsuvetmed.bsky.social · 1d

Louisiana is our classroom, our clinic, and our calling. From bayous to barns, from research labs to rural roads, LSU Vet Med is where healing begins and discovery grows. We serve this state with purpose—and share what we learn with the world. We Build Teams That Win in Louisiana, for the World.

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LSU Vet Med @lsuvetmed.bsky.social · 3d

We celebrate the incredible veterinary technicians who are the heartbeat of our hospital. Their expertise, compassion & dedication ensure the best care for our animal patients—and they play a vital role in educating the next generation of veterinarians. Thank you, vet techs! #LSUVetMed #VetTechWeek

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LSU Vet Med @lsuvetmed.bsky.social · 17d

Shelby Brady, laboratory accessioner in LSU Diagnostics, has been named the LSU Vet Med Community Champion of the Month for September. The program acknowledges the amazing work our students, staff, and faculty do every day. Congrats, Shelby! You are a champion! #LSUVetMed #BetteringLives

LSU Vet Med @lsuvetmed.bsky.social · 29d

Thank you to #LSUReveille for featuring our students, staff, and faculty, as well as some of our more unusual patients. #weheal #weteach

PHOTOS: Exotic Animals at LSU Vet School - Reveille

LSU Vet School students practice various procedures and techniques on a rooster, a red-shouldered hawk and a baby squirrel, among other animals Tuesday, Sept. 16, 20205, at the LSU School of Veterinar...

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LSU Vet Med @lsuvetmed.bsky.social · Sep 2

Proud to share #LSUVetMed Assoc Prof Rebecca Christofferson, PhD, is now on the board of the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene. Working to better understand mosquito-borne diseases, her leadership will help shape the future of tropical medicine & global health. #weprotect #wediscover

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LSU Vet Med @lsuvetmed.bsky.social · Aug 29

We welcomed Kade Smith, legislative assistant to Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow, to LSU Vet Med. His visit included a tour, meetings with biomedical researchers, and a discussion of the vital role LSU Vet Med plays in advancing health and well-being across Louisiana.

LSU Vet Med @lsuvetmed.bsky.social · Aug 21

Demonstrating a good smear

LSU Vet Med @lsuvetmed.bsky.social · Aug 21

#LSUVetMed DVM students are in Clinical Skills practicing their blood smear technique. This training helps them learn to prepare & interpret smears, an important diagnostic tool for evaluating blood cell health & identifying disease. Good smears (2 slides) and not so good (4). #weteach #weheal

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LSU Vet Med @lsuvetmed.bsky.social · Aug 20

West Nile virus cases are rising in New Orleans, and LSU Diagnostics tests mosquitoes collected across Louisiana to detect the presence of the virus, which helps mosquito abatement crews know where to spray to reduce mosquito populations and lower the risk of transmission. #PublicHealth #LSUVetMed

LSU Vet Med @lsuvetmed.bsky.social · Aug 20

Today’s “Scientist of the Day” @LSUVetMed is someone who needs no introduction—a distinguished biomedical scientist & diligent mentor to many, Dr. Gus Kousoulas, Principal Investigator & Director of the Louisiana Biomedical Research Network! #LSU #ScholarshipFirst #WBTTW #WeLead

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LSU Vet Med @lsuvetmed.bsky.social · Aug 19

Veterinary oncologist and LSU Vet Med alumna Dr. Erin Roof-Wages has spent her career guiding pet owners through the challenges of cancer. But nothing prepared her for being on the receiving end when her own oncologist told her, “You have cancer.” www.lsu.edu/vetmed/blog/...

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LSU Vet Med @lsuvetmed.bsky.social · Aug 18

The LSU Vet Med campus is buzzing again—our amazing students are back, classes are rolling, and the Louisiana heat is in full force. You know what that means: snoball time. The LSU Vet Med Culture Committee made sure the first semester arrived with cool breaks & plenty of sweet flavors to celebrate!

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LSU Vet Med @lsuvetmed.bsky.social · Aug 15

LSU Vet Med Summer Scholars presented their research at the annual AAVMC Veterinary Scholars Symposium in Spokane, WA, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Led by Dr. Britta Leise and Dustin Brewster, these students represented LSU with excellence and showcased the strength of our research program.

LSU Vet Med @lsuvetmed.bsky.social · Jul 29

Do you know what day it is? It’s International Tiger Day! Proud to do our part taking care of Mike VII. Geaux Tigers! #internationaltigerday

LSU Vet Med @lsuvetmed.bsky.social · Jul 21

From Baton Rouge to communities across Louisiana, LSU Vet Med is on the road — bringing care, expertise, and outreach directly to our state.

Next stop: Lutcher, LA — Join us for a free cat and dog vaccine clinic on Saturday, July 26! Because healthy pets mean healthier communities. #LSUVetMed

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LSU Vet Med @lsuvetmed.bsky.social · Jun 28

The iTREP Biomedical Entrepreneurship Program, hosted by LBRN at LSU Vet Med, brought early-career scientists from across the Southeast to Baton Rouge for a week of hands-on training in innovation, commercialization, and venture development.

Breakthrough science starts here. #LSUVetMed

LSU Vet Med @lsuvetmed.bsky.social · Jun 24

Congratulations to Dr. Andrea Gisclair Robertson, Pharmacy Manager at LSU Vet Med, on achieving diplomate status with the International College of Veterinary Pharmacy. This national recognition places her among a select group of veterinary pharmacy specialists. #WeHeal #BetteringLives #LSUVetMed

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LSU Vet Med @lsuvetmed.bsky.social · Jun 23

Meet Danielle Bass, a dedicated veterinary technician who has been a vital part of LSU Vet Med for more than 25 years.

Veterinary technicians are essential to the care we provide—supporting our clinicians, comforting our patients, and ensuring our clients feel heard and understood. #LSUVetMed

LSU Vet Med @lsuvetmed.bsky.social · Jun 17

We are proud to be represented by three of our faculty members at the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum 2025 in Louisville. We build teams that win in Louisiana, for the world—delivering the highest level of care right here at home. #WeHeal #WBTTW

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LSU Vet Med @lsuvetmed.bsky.social · Jun 16

We celebrated our LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital house officers—veterinarians who have completed intensive, hands-on training in specialties such as internal medicine, surgery, and emergency care. They now take the next step in their careers, and they will always be TIGERS!

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LSU Vet Med @lsuvetmed.bsky.social · Jun 16

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LSU Vet Med @lsuvetmed.bsky.social · Jun 11

LSU Vet Med restored Victor’s vision in an unprecedented surgery. Meet the people who made veterinary medicine history and improved a beloved alligator’s life. #LSUVetMed #AudubonZoo
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Through Victor's Eyes: The road to recovering Victor the Gator's sight.

YouTube video by LSU VetMed

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LSU Vet Med @lsuvetmed.bsky.social · Jun 3

LSU Vet Med 2025 graduate Dr. Kassandra Crissman (shown with LSU Vet Med faculty member Dr. Clare Scully) is a winner of the prestigious 2025 Nandi Theriogenology Scholarship. Read the story: www.lsu.edu/vetmed/news/...

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LSU Vet Med @lsuvetmed.bsky.social · May 26

This Memorial Day, LSU Vet Med honors the heroes who gave their lives in service to our country.

We remember their sacrifice with gratitude—and we recognize the sacrifice and loyalty of the service animals who stood beside them.

#MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember

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LSU Vet Med @lsuvetmed.bsky.social · May 23

We celebrated the 20th Annual Pathobiological Sciences Research Symposium—an inspiring showcase of discovery and innovation. Thanks to our faculty, staff & students for this event, and to our PBS team for fostering a collaborative environment where breakthrough science thrives.

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